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G676 MEP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,722 mi
Last recorded191,722 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG676 MEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,738cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 191,722 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 191,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 191,701 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 191,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 187,890 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 186,181 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 180,614 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 180,521 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake fluid over filled

Pass 10 Nov 2008 174,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 123,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 167,395 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 155,995 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 155,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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G676 MEP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 98,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G676 MEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G676 MEP registered?

G676 MEP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is G676 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G676 MEP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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